Arsenal could well be one of the club’s looking to do business with some of those in action in Russia over the coming weeks, with head of recruitment Sven Mislintat and head coach Unai Emery looking to reshape the current squad.

We take a look at some of the players the duo could be scouting this summer.

Lucas Torreira

Nation: Uruguay

Age: 22

Club: Sampdoria

Position: Central midfielder

Group stage fixtures: Saudi Arabia, June 20, Russia, June 25.

The Uruguay international stands on the verge of sealing a big move this summer.

Torreira is almost certain to leave Sampdoria, with Arsenal in the mix to sign the 22-year-old.

Reports in Italy suggest the 22-year-old is getting ‘closer and closer’ to a move to the Emirates.

Lucas Torreira celebrates (Image: Paolo Rattini/Getty Images)

Napoli have also been heavily linked and if the midfielder has not sorted out his future before the World Cup, there is no doubt Arsenal will be watching him closely.

Torreira is yet to nail down a starting spot for Uruguay and it could be that he starts games on the bench, but there are growing calls for him to be given more game time following some impressive recent cameos for his national side.

The tough tackling, diminutive midfielder, brings real energy and drive to the midfield and plays in an area where Arsenal are looking to strengthen this summer.

Should he arrive he could play alongside Granit Xhaka, allowing the Swiss star to play a bit further forward. Or he could even be in direct competition with Xhaka and partner Aaron Ramsey in the engine room.

Ousmane Dembele

Nation: France

Age: 21

Club: Barcelona

Position: Winger

Group stage fixtures: Australia, June 16, Peru, June 21, Denmark, June 26.

The French attacker’s future has been the source of debate for some time now.

Having made his big move to Barcelona last summer, things have not worked out yet for Dembele at the Camp Nou.

He struggled to make an impact last season and although Barcelona maintain that he will be staying, things could change if Antoine Griezmann moves to the Catalan giants.

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Swedish reports at the start of the summer stated that Arsenal had started talks, although those links have died down for now.

Forsberg is arguably Sweden's most important player now, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic not in action this summer in Russia. The playmaker makes goals and can score them, plus his set piece delivery will be key if the Swedes are to make a mark on the tournament.

Known across Europe for the numbers of assists he can produce, Arsenal may view him as the heir apparent to Mesut Ozil at the Emirates.

Ozil only signed a new deal in January but with Emery now in charge, no-one's future is certain as the new-look Arsenal starts to take shape.

Cristian Pavon

Nation: Argentina

Age: 22

Club: Boca Juniors

Position: Winger

Group stage fixtures: Iceland, June 16, Croatia, June 21, Nigeria, June 26.

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Arsenal’s head of football relations Raul Sanllehi is a big admirer and reports in Argentina recently have suggested the Gunners have held talks with the Boca Juniors star’s agent.

Barcelona and Chelsea have also been linked and Pavon will certainly be one of the most watched player’s of the tournament.

Pavon has only really made his mark with the national team since the turn of the year but he is now going into the tournament since as one of his country's brightest talents.

Even Lionel Messi has had his say on the Boca attacker. "I've found a new partner in Pavon, he's a really good player," he said, "He's not only really quick, but his decision-making is also excellent."

Like Dembele and Lemar, the reason Arsenal are monitoring Pavon is what he would bring to the attack from one of the wide positions, given he is comfortable on either flank.

He scored seven goals in 31 games last season and set up another 17. He's seen as someone who could potentially come in a mkae a difference alongside Ozil and Mkhitaryan.

Hirving Lozano

Nation: Mexico

Age: 22

Club: PSV

Position: Left winger/forward

Group stage fixtures: Germany, June 17, South Korea, June 23, Sweden, June 27.

With Arsenal on the look out for a wide attacker, Lozano will be a man they will no doubt monitor closely in Russia.

The Mexico winger has made a big name for himself in Holland with PSV and the Gunners have been linked in the past.

He scored 19 goals and contributed 11 assists in 34 games last season to help the Dutch giants to the league title.

Lozano is key to Mexico. He scored four goals in nine games during the qualifiers to help them reach Russia. And if they are to get through what is a tough group, they will be looking to the PSV to contribute heavily.

Arsenal are lacking a genuine wide threat on the left, hence the interest in the likes of Dembele and Pavon. It's an area Mislintat is aware needs strengthening to bring in some width and Lozano is the type of player who could make a difference at the Emirates.